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As an Associate Specialist Functional Microbiome at Nestlé Research, your mission is to advance research on microbial metabolites and translate functional microbiome science into meaningful business applications. You will collaborate closely with scientists, technicians, research assistants, innovation partners and external experts across microbiome, metabolomics, immunology and related fields. This is an opportunity to turn ideas into sustainable and innovative solutions for people, pets, and the planet.
Tasks
- Develop research that deepens understanding of microbial metabolites and their role in microbiome-host interactions.
- Translate scientific insights into nutrition, health and petcare applications with business relevance.
- Strengthen scientific approaches that move microbiome research from correlations toward causal understanding.
- Build cross-functional collaboration with internal research teams, technical experts and innovation partners.
- Expand external scientific networks to identify emerging methods, partners and breakthrough opportunities.
- Share high-quality scientific outputs through publications, presentations and clear communication with key stakeholders.
Requirements
- PhD and recognized scientific expertise in biochemistry, microbiology or metabolism, with a strong focus on microbial metabolites in microbiome-host interactions.
- Experience applying systems biology, metabolomics and functional microbiome knowledge to generate actionable research insights.
- Project leadership, stakeholder management and results focus to deliver high-quality research outcomes.
- Ability to collaborate proactively across scientific disciplines while communicating complex ideas with clarity and influence.
- Fluency in English.
- Collaboration, fresh thinking, bold questions, respect, and a positive, wellbeing-oriented mindset.
Benefits
- Inclusive and respectful hiring experience with reasonable accommodations if needed.
- Fully accessible workplaces supported by a strong safety culture, with modern installations and procedures to ensure a safe environment for everyone.
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Nestlé S.A. ist ein Schweizer Lebensmittel- und Getränkeunternehmen mit Hauptsitz in Vevey. Das Unternehmen entwickelt, produziert und vertreibt weltweit ein breites Sortiment an Nahrungsmitteln und Getränken, darunter Kaffee, Milchprodukte, Schokolade, Frühstückscerealien, Fertiggerichte sowie Tiernahrung. Nestlé betreibt Produktionsstätten und Vertriebsorganisationen in zahlreichen Ländern und gehört zu den grössten Unternehmen der globalen Lebensmittelindustrie.